Western Family YMCA
2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE 19711
(302) 709-9622
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Western Y Child Care
Check out our childcare options including Preschool, Before and After School Care, School is Out care and more!
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Personal Training
Our Y’s offer certified personal trainers and coaches to help you set and meet your specific goals.
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Programs
Our program lineup has something for everyone – fitness, sports, swim lessons, arts and more!
Learn MorePool Activity Schedule
Get ready for a fun-filled summer at the Western Family Y! We’ve got activities around the pool all summer long, check out the full schedule here.
Great Human Race 5K
Sunday, September 10th
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Register HERE!
Join us in partnership with the West Wilmington Seventh Day Adventist Church, as we get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. Plus, enjoy a variety of foods from around the world, and entertainment for the entire family including international games, special global performances, moon bounce, photo booth, raffles & more!
RACE COST: $25/per person in advance ($30/ per person day of event)
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
• Tee shirts for all pre-registered runners and walkers.
• 1-week Guest Pass to the Western Family YMCA – Join the Y the day of the event and get October for FREE!
• Free admission to the International Food Festival.
• Post-race refreshments (including Beer for those over age 21 years).
Sponsorships and vendor tables are available.
Teen Nights
Ages 12-17
Join our YMCA staff for fun activities, games and guest speakers while learning tools to become the leaders of tomorrow!
- Friday, September 15th: 4:45 – 8 p.m.
- Friday, September 29th: 4:45 – 8 p.m.
Parents Night Out
$25 per child, $15 per additional sibling
Drop your kids off at the YMCA and enjoy an evening out! Your kids will enjoy games, pizza, group activities and more!
- Friday, September 15th: 5 – 8 p.m.
- Friday, September 29th: 5 – 8 p.m.
Deaf Awareness Month
September is YMCA Deaf Awareness Month. “According to the World Health Organization, more than 5% of the world’s population has ‘disabling’ hearing loss, which requires rehabilitation, support and/or advocacy. Additionally, more than 1 billion young adults are at risk of permanent hearing loss due to unsafe listening practices. It is estimated that more than 700 million people – or 1/10 people – will have disabling hearing loss by 2050.
Healthy Aging Month
September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual health observance designed to focus national attention on the positive aspects of growing older. It’s not too late to take control of your health, it’s never too late to get started on something new.
Labor Day | September 4th
- Branch & 10 Lane open 7 – 11 a.m.
- Complex Pool 12 -6 p.m.
Please check the app for a modified schedule of our land and aqua fitness classes.
Fitness Demo Week
September 5th – 10th
From Kettlebells to Functional Training, Senior FIT to Deep Water Bootcamp, try one of our fall small group training programs for FREE! Please check the app for dates and times.
Fall 1 Programs Begin
September 5th
Fall 1 classes start TODAY! Are you signed up? If not, check with our Front Desk for availability.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15th – October 15th
Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) takes place September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community.
Fall 2 Program Registration Opens
September 18th
Do not forget to sign up for our Fall 2 program session. Member registration opens TODAY!
Coffee With Membership
September 21st
Stop by the lobby for some conversation and a cup of Joe! Tell us what you think, we’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas.
Autumn Equinox
September 23rd
While the autumnal equinox signifies the first day of fall, there are a lot of folklore and myths around the day as well. For instance, the ancient Greeks believed the goddess Persephone returned to Hades in the underworld at the beginning of fall. In her mother Demeter’s grief each year, the harvest goddess would cause the crops to die until she returned in the spring
Fore The Kids!
Western Family YMCA Golf Outing
October 3, 2023
Registration/Check-In: 11 a.m. – Lunch Included
Click HERE to Register/Donate!
Your donation ensures that everyone has access to the life changing programs at the YMCA. Donors support a wide range of programs including, but not limited to: summer camp for low-income children, at-risk teen programming, drowning prevention, before and after school enrichment, chronic disease prevention, and so much more.
This year’s golf event will benefit the Western Family YMCA and ensure that no one is turned away for the inability to pay!
- Newly Renovated Fitness Center: Brand New State-of-the-Art Cardio Equipment, Strength Circuit, Free Weights, Olympic Lifting Center
- Functional Training Center: Monkey Bars, Plyo Box, Heavy Bag, and more
- 2 Indoor pools
- 2 Outdoor pools (seasonal access)
- Basketball Gymnasium
- Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms
- Family Locker Rooms
- Sauna
- Over 80 Group Exercise Classes Weekly- HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Cycling, Zumba, BodyPump, BodyCombat and more
- Small-Group Training (fitness training in groups of 3-10 with a certified coach)
- Instructional Classes such as Swimming, Dance and more
- Teen Leadership Programs
- Free Fitness Consultations; Access to Personal Training
- Free Youth Fitness and Babysitting Options While You Work Out
Facility Hours
- Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Sunday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
*Pools close 15 minutes before facility.
Kids Zone Hours
Two rooms for drop-in babysitting:
Kids Zone Room One: 6 weeks – 4 years old
Kids Zone Room Two: 5 – 11 years old
- Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Monday – Thursday: 5 – 8:15 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Sunday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
*Hours subject to change. Please check the app for schedules.
For the most up to date holiday schedules, visit the Locations & Hours page.
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To empower youth, foster healthy living, and promote strong communities.